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2020
Charles La Bella Obituary
Sparks - Charles R. "Chuck" "Charlie" La Bella passed away June 3rd, 2020 at his home in Sparks after a long, hard fight with cancer. A long time resident of Sparks, Charles was born March 11, 1952 in Denver, Colorado. Moving to the Bay Area 1962 where he met the love of his life Louise & later married. Together they raised two amazing Sons-Ron & Ken. His working career was dedicated to Telecommunications starting in 1970 with Pacific Telephone. Then moving to the Reno area in 1972 working for Nevada Bell, retiring in 2005 from SBC. He held many positions starting at the bottom & working his way up to Manager at an early age. After retiring from SBC he continued to work in telecommunications & construction until February 2019 when diagnosed. In his free time, he enjoyed cooking, hunting & most of all Fishing.
He also found great joy in talking with & seeing the many close friends he acquired over the years.
Preceded in death by, parents Ben La Bella, LeRoy & Lorainne Love-Siblings Connie De Leo & Nick LaBella
Survived by, Louise, his wife of 50 years, Children Ron (Sherry), Ken (Tonya), granddaughters & 1 Great. Also survived by Mother -Fran Arguello (Jim), Siblings & those he considered Siblings-Ken, Roberta, Greg, Carol, Ed, Virginia, Mike M, Mike L, Kathy & Gail
Rest in Peace, We Love you & always will-Louise, Ron & Ken
Celebration of Life is being planned for the 4th of July at the Family home.
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Don and Stacia Ayres
June 15, 2020
Chuck was a great guy., We Loved Him! He will be missed. RIP Chuck. Love to Louise, Ron & Ken.
Leo Humphreys
June 14, 2020
May Charles rest in peace in the arms of our Lord God in Heaven. Thoughts and prayers for Louise and her family. May they find peace and tranquility knowing that their loved one is with our Lord.
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Chuck Woodman
June 13, 2020
Condolences to Chuck's family on their loss!!
It was my privileged to work with Chuck at Nevada Bell.
He was one GREAT worker & had GREAT integrity!!
He will surely be missed!!
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